H-1B · Iowa
H-1B take-home pay in Iowa (2026)
Pick a salary to see the full breakdown — federal income tax, FICA, Iowa state income tax, and your annual / monthly / bi-weekly net.
| Gross salary | Take-home | Monthly | Effective rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $60,000 | $48,110 | $4,009 | 19.8% | Details → |
| $80,000 | $62,070 | $5,173 | 22.4% | Details → |
| $100,000 | $75,380 | $6,282 | 24.6% | Details → |
| $120,000 | $88,690 | $7,391 | 26.1% | Details → |
| $150,000 | $108,091 | $9,008 | 27.9% | Details → |
| $180,000 | $127,456 | $10,621 | 29.2% | Details → |
| $220,000 | $155,127 | $12,927 | 29.5% | Details → |
| $280,000 | $192,007 | $16,001 | 31.4% | Details → |
| $350,000 | $233,202 | $19,433 | 33.4% | Details → |
| $500,000 | $321,477 | $26,790 | 35.7% | Details → |
How Iowa state income tax works for H-1B holders
State tax structure
Flat 3.80%
State standard deduction
Conforms to federal / no separate amount
Iowa charges a single flat rate of 3.80% on taxable income. Unlike the federal system, there are no brackets — every dollar of taxable income is taxed at the same rate. This makes the state tax math simple: $H-1B take-home in Iowa is dominated by federal tax + FICA, with the flat state component layered on top.
What's different for H-1B holders in Iowa?
State income tax generally does not distinguish between visa categories — it only looks at where you live and where you work, not your immigration status. A few practical notes for H-1B holders specifically:
- Residency. Most states deem you a tax resident if you are domiciled in the state or spend more than 183 days there during the calendar year, regardless of visa type.
- FICA exemption (federal) ≠ state-tax exemption. H-1B holders pay state tax on the same basis as US workers — there is no special exemption.
- Standard deduction. As a resident alien for federal purposes, you typically qualify for the state's standard deduction (where one exists) under that state's residency rules.
Source: tax.iowa.gov/